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December 28, 2013Updated: December 28, 2013 12:35am

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Kim Small has joined Wood Partners as regional vice president for its central region. Small will be responsible for leading all functions of property management for both projects under development and existing assets. Wood Partners is a national real estate company that acquires, develops, constructs and manages high density and mixed-use communities. less

Kim Small has joined Wood Partners as regional vice president for its central region. Small will be responsible for leading all functions of property management for both projects under development and existing ... more

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International Association of Geophysical Contractors announced the election of Robert Hobbs, CEO of TGS, as chairman.
TGS Nopec: Robert Hobbs

International Association of Geophysical Contractors announced the election of Robert Hobbs, CEO of TGS, as chairman.
TGS Nopec: Robert Hobbs

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International Association of Geophysical Contractors announced the election of Roger Keyte, senior advisor to the CEO for FairfieldNodal, as vice-chairman.

International Association of Geophysical Contractors announced the election of Roger Keyte, senior advisor to the CEO for FairfieldNodal, as vice-chairman.

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Chicago Title Commercial is proud to announce its newest Marketing team member, Justin Kaplan.

Chicago Title Commercial is proud to announce its newest Marketing team member, Justin Kaplan.

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John Buras has joined Alloy Metals and Tubes International as an inside sales representative. In this role, Buras works cooperatively with AMTIâs business development, outside sales, and distribution team members to expand the companyâs existing customer base, secure new customers, and improve overall customer satisfaction.
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John Buras has joined Alloy Metals and Tubes International as an inside sales representative. In this role, Buras works cooperatively with AMTIâs business development, outside sales, and distribution team ... more

The global law firm Jones Day has named Omar Samji, a member of the Energy Practice, as a partner in the Houston Office, effective Jan. 1, 2014. He is currently an associate.

The global law firm Jones Day has named Omar Samji, a member of the Energy Practice, as a partner in the Houston Office, effective Jan. 1, 2014. He is currently an associate.

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Cope Bailey will serve as principal and vice president of Bailey Architects.s.

Cope Bailey will serve as principal and vice president of Bailey Architects.s.

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Ray Leiker will serve as managing principal and president of Bailey Architects.

Ray Leiker will serve as managing principal and president of Bailey Architects.

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Mark Boone will serve as principal and director of project management of Bailey Architects.

Mark Boone will serve as principal and director of project management of Bailey Architects.

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Kim Small has joined Wood Partners as regional vice president for its central region. Small will be responsible for leading all functions of property management for projects under development and existing assets. Wood Partners is a national real estate company that acquires, develops, constructs and manages high-density and mixed-use communities.

The International Association of Geophysical Contractors announced the election of Robert Hobbs, CEO of TGS, as chairman, and Roger Keyte, senior adviser to the CEO for FairfieldNodal, as vice chairman.

Houston-based Bailey Architects is continuing its dedication to design and service excellence following the passing of the firm's founder, Ray Bailey. Ray Leiker will serve as managing principal and president. Mark Boone will serve as principal and director of project management. Cope Bailey, son of Ray Bailey, will serve as principal and vice president.

Sands L. Stiefer has been named chief appraiser of the Harris County Appraisal District. Stiefer has served as interim chief appraiser since June 1 after the retirement of Jim Robinson.

Skip Westfall has joined Grant Thornton as a managing director and leader of the firm's forensic technology services, within the forensic and valuation services practice.

Rodney Dickerson has joined the Montgomery County Food Bank as president.

Opportune announced that Sean Clements, Shane Randolph, Lynell Rogeri, Wade Stubblefield, Patrick Welch and Deanna Young have been promoted to managing director.

Silver Fox Advisors announced directors and officers for 2014. Elected to the board of directors are: George Connelly, Sonny Harkins, Richard Hendee, Donnie Roberts, Bob Schwartz, Lane Sloan and Keith ThayerRichard Hendee will serve as chairman. Re-elected as officers are Mary Kole as president, Jim Griffing as vice president and Nick Tillmann as treasurer/secretary.

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Houston announced its board of directors for 2014: Paul Alexander of Straus Systems; Ron Dauzat of CFI Mechanical; James Graves of Graco Mechanical; Doug Gregory of Gregory-Edwards; Rusty Minchew of the MLN Co.; Philip Vance of Way Engineering Co.; and Brent Watts of Dynamic Systems. The officers will be Paul Alexander as president and Rusty Minchew as vice president.